Chinese Classical Novels Appreciation -- New Century Reading Project (Illustrated Edition) (Vol. 1-4)

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Publisher: International Culture Publishing House
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Features:
1. Expert Selection: Under the aim of promoting and popularizing Chinese traditional culture, offering readers a fine spiritual feast, the selection and editing committee composed of hundreds of experts dedicated their hearts and souls, painstakingly selecting and refining, day and night, over three years to complete this project.
2. Rich Content: This "project" includes renowned works from the pre-Qin period to the contemporary era, featuring timeless classics and newly discovered masterpieces, truly a colorful garden filled with fragrance.
3. Well-Positioned: It serves as a reference book for Chinese and history teachers in primary and secondary schools; supplementary reading for college and vocational students; a trusted companion for enthusiasts of literature and history; and a window for foreign friends to understand China and a valuable guide for learning Chinese culture.
4. Critiques by Renowned Scholars: This "project" collects critiques from dozens of notable scholars such as Su Shi, Shen Deqian, Chen Zuoming, Zhang Yugu, Jin Shengtan, Fang Dongshu, Fang Hui, Hong Mai, Zhang Dali, Zhang Zongtai, Fan Jisui, Zhu Bian, Lu Xun, and Mao Zedong. The discussions are diverse, each word a pearl, revealing the essence in just a few sentences.
5. Ingenious Layout: From the masterpieces of past eras and classic ancient texts, this "project" selects representative works of various styles. Based on the original texts and annotations, it adds critiques by renowned scholars, prefaces, appreciations, and sections such as "Excerpts from Historical Anecdotes," "Revised Classic Stories," and "Glossary of Literary Knowledge," enriching readers' learning and appreciation.
6. Careful Design: The layout is designed by experts, exuding elegance and sophistication, pleasing to the eye. The interplay of text and illustrations makes it ideal for both reading and admiration. Holding this volume is like sipping a fine tea. Especially notable are the thousands of exquisite illustrations, making the book a treasure for collection and enjoyment.
The "Reading Project of Chinese Literature," a condensed (essence) of 5,000 years of traditional culture, is the spiritual feast of the new era's quality education. As we step through the gateway of the 21st century, the traditional culture of the Chinese nation once again radiates its enduring brilliance, especially our millennia-old literature, like a clear stream flowing through the (gorge) of history, becoming the most beautiful part of traditional culture and the pulse and bond of inheriting the national culture. Those masterpieces and verses that have been passed down through the ages, enjoyed by all, are like strings of pearls, leaving (posterity) with the delightful imagery of "pearls falling on jade."
The ancients said, "Three parts of a literary work depend on seven parts of reading." The emphasis on the beauty of rhythm can be considered one of the defining features of traditional Chinese literature. This is not just true for poetry and lyrics but also for prose and fiction. Those masterpieces that are both profound in worldly wisdom and rich in literary charm and rhythmic beauty remain fragrant in the mouth and lingering in the ears even after centuries, providing a profound spiritual enjoyment.
In line with the aim of promoting and popularizing traditional Chinese culture and offering readers a fine spiritual feast, we proudly present the large-scale literary anthology, the "New Century Reading Project." This project includes four parts: The Appreciation and Reading of Famous Prose in Chinese History, The Appreciation and Reading of Famous Poetry in Chinese History, The Appreciation and Reading of Famous Lyrics in Chinese History, and The Appreciation and Reading of Famous Fiction in Chinese History, which will also be available to readers in the near future.
The compilation of this project holds epoch-making significance for improving the overall cultural quality of the nation and promoting the construction of socialist spiritual civilization. At the same time, it lays a more solid cultural foundation for the advancement and development of advanced Chinese culture.